Late Indian Gaming Association Chair Ernie Stevens

Industry mourns passing of longtime IGA Chair Ernie Stevens Jr.

The gaming industry and Indian Country are mourning influential tribal gaming leader Ernie Stevens Jr., who passed away at the age of 66 last...
Tribal leaders

Fighting back at the argument tribes are gaming obstructionists

In a state like California, it is often difficult to make big changes when it comes to gaming. Some of this stems from the...
The Houston, Texas skyline

Texas tribe cleared to open state’s first off-reservation casino

A tribe in Texas is going ahead with plans to develop a new casino resort near Houston after receiving confirmation from the National Indian...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom stands at a podium with the seal of California in the background

California legislature passes sweepstakes ban, sends bill to Newsom’s desk

California's legislature unanimously passed a ban on online sweepstakes gaming on Friday, leaving the most populous U.S. state one step away from outlawing the...
Pechanga Resorts hot air balloon

Pechanga’s Sean Vasquez on how California tribes are lifting each other up

California’s gaming market is drawing nationwide attention with emerging verticals sparking regulatory and legal concerns while also providing players in a market with no...
Apple in an orange peel

CA tribes want court to stop Kalshi calling its product sports betting

The group of California tribes suing Kalshi in California Northern District Court have more requests for the judge.In addition to suing Kalshi and...
The California State Capitol, where the Senate approved a ban on sweepstakes gaming

California Senate unanimously approves sweepstakes ban

California Assembly Bill 831 is headed back to the Assembly, but in a state much different than it left the chamber. The state Senate...
The hazy skyline of Los Angeles, California in the distance

California Senate amends proposed sweepstakes ban again to clarify intentions

The California bill tackling online sweepstakes gambling has been amended for the second time in the Senate since it was completely overhauled to become...
California Senate floor

Bill to ban sweepstakes gaming heads to California Senate floor

The effort to ban sweepstakes casinos in California and criminalize affiliates and suppliers who work with sweepstakes operators in the state moved a step...
Sign asking to respect Ho-Chunk Nation tribal land

Wisconsin tribe latest group to take Kalshi and Robinhood to court

Another tribe is following lead of a group of California tribal gaming interests and taking Kalshi and Robinhood to court with RICO charges.The Ho-Chunk...

Event News

SBC Summit Europe Amsterdam announcement

SBC Summit Europe builds on Amsterdam move with regulated markets focus

SBC Summit Europe will bring together the businesses, regulators and policymakers shaping the future of regulated gambling across the continent when it takes place...
SBC Summit Lisbon

SBC signs long-term agreement to keep SBC Summit in Lisbon until 2030

SBC has signed a new long-term agreement confirming Lisbon as the host city of SBC Summit through 2030, formalizing the company’s commitment to the...
Snoop Dogg revealed as SBC Summit 2027 headliner

SBC Summit Live Blog: Snoop Dogg reveal highlights final day

LISBON, Portugal — We’re back to wrap up SBC Summit on the third and final day of the biggest show in in the industry....
SBC Summit

SBC Summit Live Blog: Michael Jordan leads Day 1 in Lisbon

LISBON, Portugal -- Welcome to SBC Summit, the biggest show in town headlined by the biggest name in sports, Michael Jordan.SBC Americas Editor Adam...